SMALL RUMINANT POPULATION (goat-sheep): 3.000.000 - 500.000

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SITUATION FIRST/LAST OUTBREAK: Botswana has an official PPR-free status.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 80% of small ruminant livestock, of which 70% goats, are hold by traditional farmers. Of those women own more goats compare to male counterparts. Since most livestock farmers live in the communal lands most of the goats are found in these areas. Most farms own between 1 and 30 goats. Goats are mainly used or milk and meat, Both sheep and goats are slaughtered for weddings, funerals and other traditional weddings.